Development and Evaluation of a Student Pharmacist Clinical Teaching Unit Utilizing Peer-Assisted Learning

Abstract

Many institutions use a 1:1 ratio of student pharmacists topreceptors for hospital experiential programs. Anecdotally, thismodel may build a strong one-to-one relationship between thepreceptor and the student, allowing demonstration of the student’s contributions. However, it cannot accommodate alarge number of students, and the preceptor must spend a substantial amount of time organizing each rotation. Practitioners and researchers are calling for creative optionsto deliver experiential education.